MY IP vs ipify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MY IP vs ipify: common questions
Which is more reliable, MY IP or ipify?
On our scheduled checks, ipify leads on measured uptime — MY IP at —% versus ipify at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do MY IP and ipify need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MY IP is callable with no signup, and ipify is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MY IP and ipify from the browser?
Only ipify is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MY IP needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are MY IP and ipify free for commercial use?
MY IP has unclear commercial terms, and ipify allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.